Carmel, Indiana is located in Hamilton County, about 15
miles from downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. It is just north of I-465 and
roughly 25 minutes away from the Indianapolis International Airport. The city’s
population was close to 79,191 based on a 2010 U.S. Census, although a 2014
estimate put it closer to 99,999. It is a city well-known for its many
roundabouts.

The area that is now known as Carmel had, until 1874, been
known as “Bethlehem”. The Rotary Club donated the plot that marked Bethlehem to
Carmel in 2002. A clock tower now marks this plot. One of the nation’s first
traffic lights was put into place at the intersection of Main Street and
Rangeline Road in 1924. The traffic signal was invented by Leslie Haines and
can be found on the Monon, in the old train station. Click here to learn more
about Carmel, Indiana.

Carmel-Clay Schools

Ask many residents why they chose to live in Carmel and
you’ll often hear Carmel’s
school system cited as the top reason. Indeed, Carmel students excel in all
areas of scholastic, artistic and athletic aptitude. Carmel High School was
ranked by the Indiana Business journal as the top public school in all of
Indiana. The Carmel-Clay School System consists of 14 schools, K-12, including Carmel
High School, Clay Middle School, Creekside Middle School, Carmel Middle School,
Woodbrook Elementary School, Towne Meadow Elementary School, Smoky Row
Elementary School, Orchard Park Elementary School, Mohawk Trails Elementary
School, Forest Dale Elementary School, Prairie Trace Elementary School, College
Wood Elementary School, Cherry Tree Elementary School and Carmel Elementary
School.

Carmel Government

Carmel operates under city form of government, with an
elected mayor, 7-member city council and clerk-treasurer. The mayor is elected
at-large, in a city-wide vote. Five of the 7 city council members are elected
in their respective districts while the remaining 2 are elected at-large.

Carmel Neighborhood
Association Network

The Carmel Neighborhood Association Network (CNAN) was
established in 2001 by the city of Carmel for the purpose of strengthening the
overall Carmel community. CNAN meets on a quarterly basis and all local HOA
representatives gather to discuss issues that affect Carmel residents as well
as to learn more about plans that are in the works for Carmel. Carmel’s mayor
attends these meetings and is available for open discussions.

Police Department

Close to 100 full-time police officers and an additional 19
civilian personnel make up the Carmel Indiana Police Department. To say that
the Carmel Police Department is on top of things is no understatement, as it is
just one of 10 Indiana police departments to have achieved accreditation as an
international law enforcement agency. The department was among the very first
in the state to have equipped its patrol cars with video surveillance cameras
and recorders. The department responds to thousands of calls for assistance
annually. Officers are highly trained in all aspects of law enforcement.

Fire Department

Over 150 personnel make up the Carmel Fire Department,
including firefighters, administrators and various civilian staff members. The
department’s area of coverage includes 51 square miles and some 64,000
residents. The department is one of the busiest in the area, responding to
hundreds of calls for assistance throughout the year. Firefighters are trained
in all aspects of fire protection and all possess basic EMT-level medical
skills. Specially appointed members conduct fire safety inspections throughout
the city. The department operates from six fire stations that are strategically
located around the city.

Quality of Life

Carmel residents enjoy a quality of life that few central
Indiana cities can claim. With an affluent demographic and above average
purchasing power, Carmel businesses are always thriving. For many Carmel
residents, the city’s outstanding school system, by itself, is reason enough to
live in Carmel. The Clay Terrace Mall provides residents with a great shopping
environment and a diversity of shops and merchandise from which to choose.
Downtown Carmel is as charming as it gets, with life-size, nostalgic statues
decorating the sidewalks that run along the many old-town shops and
restaurants. It is truly a special shopping experience. And when it comes to
recreation and relaxation the Carmel Parks and Recreation Department offers a wide
assortment of beautiful and functional parks. The Monon Center, with its hundreds
of educational courses, both physical and academic, is also an excellent
resource. The Gazebo in Carmel is located south of the Fountain, just over a
mile from the intersection of Keystone Avenue and 126th Street.

Real Estate

The Carmel real estate market tends to attract a more
affluent buyer. Carmel real estate is somewhat pricier compared to other
suburbs in Central Indiana. This is in part due to the higher cost of owning a
lot in Carmel, which in turn, is a function of Carmel’s superior school system.
In fact, many homeowners in Carmel cite the school system as the top reason for
owning a home in Carmel. There is a good architectural mix of homes in Carmel, from
basic Ranch-style homes to Tudors, Colonials, Neo-Eclectics and more. Click here to
see Carmel homes for sale.

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